Does this character counter count spaces?

Yes. Our character counter shows both the total character count with spaces and the count without spaces. This gives you flexibility depending on whether the platform you're targeting counts spaces in its character limit.

Can I use this tool for Instagram captions?

Absolutely! Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters for captions. Our tool lets you monitor your caption length in real time and use the Instagram preset to see how close you are to the limit.

Character Counter – Count Characters Online Free

✍️ Type or Paste Your Text

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📏 Character Limit Checker

Custom limit:

Limit: 280 0 / 280

📖 How to Use the Character Counter

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Type or paste your text into the text box above. Statistics update instantly as you type — no button click needed.
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Read the stats panel below the text box. You'll see character counts (with and without spaces), words, sentences, lines, and paragraphs at a glance.
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Select a platform preset (Twitter, Instagram, SEO Meta Description, SMS, etc.) or enter a custom character limit to see a live progress bar showing how close you are to the limit.
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Use the action buttons to copy your text, clear the box, remove extra whitespace, or deduplicate repeated lines — all without leaving the page.

About the Character Counter Tool

Our free online character counter is built for writers, marketers, developers, students, and social media managers who need an instant, accurate character count without installing any software. Whether you're crafting a tweet, optimising an SEO meta description, writing an SMS, or checking a bio, knowing your text character limit is essential.

Unlike basic word-count tools, this count characters online tool gives you a full text analysis: characters with spaces, characters without spaces, word count, sentence count, line count, and paragraph count — all updated in real time. The built-in limit checker supports popular platforms like Twitter/X (280), Instagram (2,200), SEO titles (60), meta descriptions (160), and SMS (160), plus any custom limit you define.

The tool is 100% client-side, meaning your text never leaves your browser. It's fast, private, and works on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile — with no login required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a character counter? +

A character counter is an online tool that counts the total number of characters in a piece of text, including or excluding spaces. It helps writers, marketers, and developers stay within specific character limits for platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or SEO meta descriptions.

Does this tool count spaces as characters? +

Yes — and no. Our character counter displays both counts simultaneously: the total character count with spaces and the count without spaces. The limit checker uses the "with spaces" count by default, which is how most platforms (Twitter, Instagram, SMS) count characters.

What is the character limit for Twitter / X? +

Twitter (now X) allows up to 280 characters per tweet for standard users. Click the "Twitter / X (280)" preset button in our tool to instantly see a progress bar tracking your tweet length.

What is the ideal character count for an SEO meta description? +

Google typically displays meta descriptions up to 155–160 characters. Keeping your meta description within this range ensures it won't be truncated in search results. Use our "Meta Description (160)" preset to check your description length in real time.

Is my text stored or sent to any server? +

No. This tool is entirely client-side — all processing happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted to any server, making it completely private and safe to use even with sensitive content.